THE GATHERING

The service of worship begins with the prelude; quiet is requested as you enter the sanctuary and prepare for worship. In the spirit of Christian fellowship, we invite you to wear a name tag which is available from the greeters. As a community that prays with and for one another, we invite you to share your joys and concerns by using the prayer cards available from the ushers. Those parts of the Service of Worship in which the congregation participates in word or song are noted in bold type. Please stand as you are able.

PRELUDE Prelude in F Dubois

* HYMN 281 Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah Cwm Rhondda

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious God, there are days when we feel beaten down by life. Our attitudes and actions sometimes fail to demonstrate compassion and hope. Expose our fearfulness and replace it with the courage of your convictions. Heal and restore us to wholeness and hope. Inspire us to live bold lives of faith. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

PRAYERS OF SILENT AND INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION

  LIVE  boldly 

  SHARE  boundlessly 

  GROW  community 

  BUILD  God’s world 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF ENGLEWOOD

June 25, 2017 Eleven o’clock

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Leader: Friends, believe and proclaim the Good News: in Jesus Christ, love breaks through hatred, hope breaks

through despair, life breaks through death.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, loved, and set free. Thanks be to God! Amen.

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Hymnal No. 579 Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES & CHURCH SCHOOL LEADERS

TIME WITH CHILDREN

+ Children and Youth leave for Church School. +

* EXCHANGE OF PEACE

Leader: Let us open our hearts to one another as Christ has opened his heart to us, and God will be glorified.

People: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

(Exchange Signs of Reconciliation and the Peace of Christ with your neighbor - e.g., “The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”

Response - “And also with you.”)

* HYMN 408 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life Germany

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Genesis 21:8-21

ANTHEM Psalm 150 John Harper

SECOND LESSON Matthew 10:24-39

SERMON “Nice” Rev. Richard S. Hong

THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY The Gift of Love Hal Hopson 

* THE DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Creator, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE SENDING OUT

* HYMN 357 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Maryton

* BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Grand Choeur Dubois

Our worship ends with the conclusion of the Postlude. (It is the custom of our church to remain seated. Those who wish to leave may do so.)

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TODAY’S MUSIC

Théodore Dubois (1837-1924), a staunch musical conservative, resisted Wagnerian and, later, Impressionistic influence in France. After distinguishing himself in his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, he won the distinguished musical composition prize of the French Academy, the Grand Prix de Rome in 1861. Upon return to Paris in 1866, he was appointed choirmaster at Saint-Clotilde, where he worked with the composer César Franck. There in 1867, Dubois wrote his ever-famous “Seven Last Words.” In 1868, he was appointed choirmaster at the fashionable and wealthy parish, La Madeleine where he worked with the organist Camille Saint-Saëns. John Harper (b. 1947) is a Welsh teacher, academic, composer and performer. He began his musical life as a Chorister at King’s College, Cambridge and went on to be Organist of Birmingham Cathedral; and Magdalen College, Oxford. He is currently Emeritus Director of The Royal School of Church Music. Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) is a full-time composer and church musician residing in Cedar Park, Texas. He was notably the music director at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville. He has over 1000 published works, which comprise almost every musical form in church music. With a special interest in congregational song, he continues to make a significant contribution to the new repertoire of hymn tunes and responsorial psalms.

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS

Genesis 21:8-21 (NRSV) The child grew, and was weaned; and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned. 9But Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, playing with her son Isaac. 10So she said to Abraham, “Cast out this slave woman with her son; for the son of this slave woman shall not inherit along with my son Isaac.” 11The matter was very distressing to Abraham on account of his son. 12But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed because of the boy and because of your slave woman; whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for it is through Isaac that offspring shall be named for you. 13As for the son of the slave woman, I will make a nation of him also, because he is your offspring.” 14So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of water, and gave it to Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, along with the child, and sent her away. And she departed, and wandered about in the wilderness of Beer-sheba. 15When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under one of the bushes. 16Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; for she said, “Do not let me look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him, she lifted up her voice and wept. 17And God heard the voice of the boy; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Do not be afraid; for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. 18Come, lift up the boy and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make a great nation of him.” 19Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water. She went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the boy a drink. 20God was with the boy, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with the bow. 21He lived in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Matthew 10:24-39 (NRSV) “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; 25it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! 26“So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing

secret that will not become known. 27What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. 28Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32“Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; 33but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven. 34“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household. 37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.

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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP

Today’s Ushers are: Emily Kahn, Captain Shelia Chen John Fraser Hung-En Sung Patience Okorie The Lay Assistant this morning is Jill Strawbridge Bello. Jill and her husband Andy became members of First Presbyterian Church in 1994, following the baptism of their son Michael here in 1990. Jill is a member of the Chancel Choir. Jill serves as an Elder on Session and is chair of the Worship & Music Committee. Jill is Of Counsel in real estate with the national law firm Green-berg Traurig, LLP. The Bello family lives in Englewood Cliffs. The FLOWERS today are dedicated to the glory of God in loving memory of Jong Soo Kim, given by Akira, Nicole (Jung Eun), Gabriel, and Benjamin.

FPCE would like to congratulate all of our recent graduates:

We would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our Church School Small Group Leaders, who have dedicated their time to sharing God’s love with our children:

Nursery Paul and Sophie Kang - Coordinators Sara Williams, Linda Moats, Golnaz Golriz, Lauren Bigler

PRE-K Mary Cushman, Joanna O’Donovan, Jennifer Eloy

K-5 Marlenis Camacho, Andy Bello, John Chung, Nikki Kim, Candy Urena

Middle School Linsy Farris

Crossroads Daniel Atencio and Blake Simis

12th Grade: Lauren Bigler Matthew Lee Nick Rameshwar

8th Grade: Kaylin Cox Logan Beharry Elliott Lee Hannah Christianson Avery Di Maria

Family Ministry Co-chairs: Paul Kang & Candy Urena

College: Dennis Levy Sarah Palo

COMING UP THIS WEEK STOP at the Information Centers in Elmore Hall or in the Chapel for Offering Envelopes, a June Newsletter, Spark Hope Gala flyer, Age-Friendly resources, and to help our Homeless Working Families with a monetary donation or items for their Breakfasts and Lunches. Speak with Dorothy V. to see what is needed. This week we HOST HOMELESS working families on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday nights providing dinner, overnight hosts, and food items for lunches and breakfasts. We have about 18 volunteers from our church engaged in this mission with 4 other congregations for 2 weeks.

UPCOMING On Sundays, July 9 and 23, during Coffee & Conversation, there will be a table for AGE-FRIENDLY CONVERSATIONS AND RESOURCES. Bergen County has so many resources available for seniors and for adults of all ages and the Care Ministries would like to share these informally with older and younger adults who have senior parents. WOMEN’S CONNECT GROUP – At FPC, a group of ladies come together to grow spiritually, support and encourage one another and share our experiences. We invite all women who are part of the FPC community to join by participating this summer - our fourth DVD study session! We will be covering What Makes You Happy by Andy Stanley for six weeks. We will meet in the East Room at 7 pm on Wednesdays the following dates: 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9. Any questions, please contact: caryschweizer@gmail.com. SPARK HOPE LOVES GUACAMOLE: SAVE THE DATE JULY 17 What to eat on a Monday night in mid-July when you don’t feel like cooking? How about joining your FPC family and friends at Blue Moon Mexican Café? ANYONE who brings in a special flyer that day will count towards a donation that Blue Moon will make to our Spark Hope Campaign!! What? You will be on vacation that week – No Worries – purchase an online gift card through a special link and there is still a 20% donation. More info later on how to get your flyer. For more information see Bruce Forshee or email bruceforshee@gmail.com.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 150 EAST PALISADE AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

(201) 568-7373 www.englewoodpres.org

* * * * * * * * ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH - MINISTERS THE REVEREND RICHARD S. HONG - PASTOR

THE REVEREND KELLIE ANDERSON-PICALLO - DIRECTOR OF MISSION STRATEGY DR. DAVID MACFARLANE - ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER DOROTHY VANDERWERF - DIRECTOR OF CARE MINISTRIES FELICIA ARRIGOITIA - FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR

DANIELLE DE LAURENTIS - OFFICE MANAGER BETH MORRISON - OFFICE ASSOCIATE

ANALIA BROWN - BOOKKEEPER GARIN KASSIS - CUSTODIAN

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The Elders: Richard Bennett, Peter Bigler, David Bishop, Diane Christian, Eunice Dartey, Bruce Forshee, Akira Fujitsuka, Paul Kang, Kyung Lee, Carolyn Milne, Paul Platek, Jill Strawbridge Bello, Robert Ryder, Phil Tamis, Candida Urena. Clerk of Session: Sandy Bishop Moderator: Reverend Richard Hong. The Session consists of the Moderator, the Elders, and the Clerk of Session. The Deacons: Alan Aluska, Hung-En Sung, Sheila Chen, John Fraser, Linda Heitner, J.B. Holderness, Nicole Kim, Sara Lee, Kate Matsuda, Lizzy Palo, Beverly Rhinehart, Jean Rohloff, Michael Smolen, Jeff Spady, Lois Strauss. Co-Moderators: Rosetta Forshee & Caridad Schweizer Staff: Reverend Richard Hong & Dorothy VanderWerf